June 2024
Political Prisoner Sentenced to Death Denied 'Right to Contact'; Authorities Deny Family Visits to Mojahid Korkori
Mojahid Korkori, a political prisoner sentenced to death, has been denied visitation rights by prison officials, with his family unable to contact him for weeks.…
Exclusive; Shakila Monfared, Political Prisoner: The Head of the Prosecutor's Protection Physically Assaulted Me
Shakila Monfared, a political prisoner in Iran, alleges that she was physically assaulted by the head of the prosecutor's protection during her detention. She describes…
Ahmadreza Jalali's Hunger Strike Enters Fourth Day in Evin Prison
Ahmadreza Jalali, a dual Iranian-Swedish citizen facing execution, has entered his fourth day of hunger strike in Evin Prison to protest his conditions and the…
Suspension of Visits and Phone Calls and Harassment of Family; Pressure on Reza Rasayi Intensifies
Reza Rasayi, a political prisoner sentenced to death, faces intensified pressure as prison officials cut off his communication with family and harass them. His death…
Six Hundred Political Prisoners, Families of Victims, and Protesters Support Boycott of Elections
Six hundred political prisoners and activists in Iran have called for a boycott of the upcoming presidential elections, supporting a similar stance taken by 520…
Fatemeh Sepehri's Message from Vakilabad Prison: 'We Will Not Participate in Your Circus of Appointments'
Fatemeh Sepehri, a political prisoner, declared her refusal to participate in the upcoming elections, criticizing the Islamic Republic's officials as deceitful and corrupt. This message…
Several Political Prisoners Call for Citizens to Boycott Presidential Elections
Political prisoners in Iran are urging citizens to boycott the upcoming presidential elections, labeling them as illegitimate and a betrayal of the nation. Key figures…
Warning from Members of the 'Black Tuesdays' Campaign: Khamenei's Emphasis on Ignoring Human Rights Principles is a Serious Alarm
Political prisoners in Iran's 'Black Tuesdays' campaign are protesting Ali Khamenei's call to ignore human rights principles, warning that this signals a serious escalation in…
Formation of a 'New Case' for Atefeh Rangriz in the Revolutionary Court
Atefeh Rangriz, a women's rights activist, has announced a new case against her in the Revolutionary Court, facing charges related to national security and propaganda.…
Ahmadreza Jalali to Swedish Prime Minister After Hamid Nouri Exchange: You Left Me Facing Execution in Evin
Ahmadreza Jalali, a dual-national Iranian-Swedish prisoner facing execution, criticized the Swedish Prime Minister for not advocating for his release during a recent prisoner exchange. He…
Swedish Diplomat Exchanged for Hamid Nouri Proposes to Boyfriend
Johan Flodros, a Swedish diplomat released in a prisoner swap with Iran, proposed to his boyfriend upon returning to Sweden. The exchange involved Hamid Nouri,…
Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Sentenced to Another Year in Prison for 'Propaganda Against the Regime'
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist, has been sentenced to an additional year in prison for allegedly promoting propaganda against…
Consequences of the 2022 Fire Incident at Evin Prison; Judiciary to Prosecute 40 Prisoners
Forty prisoners at Evin Prison are set to be tried for their involvement in riots during the 2022 protests, with charges including murder and disruption…
Swedish Diplomat After Release from Islamic Republic Prison: 'I Am in the Seventh Heaven'
Johan Flodros, a Swedish diplomat, was released from Iranian prison in a swap for Hamid Nouri, a former prison official convicted of political executions. Flodros…
Continued Uncertainty Regarding the Status of Hossein Shanbezadeh, Imprisoned Editor
Hossein Shanbezadeh, an imprisoned editor, remains unaccounted for over a week after his arrest for leaving a single dot in response to a post by…
Exclusive: Three Political Prisoners Protest Water Rationing, Phone Disconnections, and Censorship in Qazalhessar Prison
Three political prisoners in Qazalhessar Prison are protesting against severe restrictions on their rights, including phone disconnections and water rationing. They claim these actions are…
Indictment Issued Against Nurse and Prison Guard in Connection with the Death of Javad Rouhi
An indictment has been issued against a nurse and a prison guard in connection with the death of Javad Rouhi, a detainee from the 2021…
Hossein Shanbehzadeh is imprisoned in Tehran and cannot access a lawyer
Hossein Shanbehzadeh, a former political prisoner and editor, is currently detained in Tehran without access to a lawyer. He has been accused by the Ardabil…
Narges Mohammadi's Court Session Held Without Her Presence
Narges Mohammadi's trial for 'propaganda against the regime' was held without her presence, as her lawyer defended her in court. The case stems from her…
Sediqeh Vosoughi: Instead of Narges Mohammadi, Prosecute the Officer Who Assaulted Women
Sediqeh Vosoughi criticizes the Iranian judiciary for prosecuting Narges Mohammadi instead of the officers who assaulted women. Mohammadi, a prominent activist and Nobel Peace Prize…
Allegations Only for a 'Dot'; Islamic Republic Judiciary Claims: Hossein Shandizadeh Had Connections with Mossad
Hossein Shandizadeh, a former political prisoner, has been arrested and accused by the Ardabil prosecutor of espionage for Mossad and other serious charges without evidence.…
Return of 'Blind Mujahid' Political Prisoner Sentenced to Death from Solitary Confinement to Quarantine; Execution Threat Still Looms
Blind Mujahid, a political prisoner sentenced to death, has been moved from solitary confinement back to quarantine after serious health issues arose due to psychological…
Confirmation of the Arrest of Hossein Shanbehzadeh; This Translator and Editor's Call to His Family: I Will Come in Two or Three Days
Hossein Shanbehzadeh, a translator and civil activist, has been confirmed arrested during a trip to Ardabil, with his brother stating he received a call from…
Sudden Transfer of Kamran Sheikhe from Qazalhasar to Mahabad Prison; He is Sentenced to Death
Kamran Sheikhe, a Kurdish political prisoner sentenced to death, was abruptly transferred from Qazalhasar to Mahabad prison, raising concerns for his safety. He is the…
Lawyer Expresses Concern Over Several Political Prisoners Contracting 'Autoimmune Disease' After Release
Concerns have been raised by lawyers about political prisoners developing autoimmune diseases after their release, with specific cases highlighted including Sasan Chamranara and Taraneh Alidoosti.…